Srinagar, Feb 01: The prolonged dry spell ended in Kashmir with the fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains.
The Meteorological Department forecasting a possibility of more precipitation over the next four days.
Intermittent snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Sonmarg districts of the valley, officials said.
They said traces of snowfall were seen early morning in some parts of South Kashmir.
Meanwhile, rains lashed the plains of Kashmir including Srinagar, which brought the mercury down.
Due to the fresh snowfall, the Gurez-Bandipora road has been closed again for traffic.
The higher reaches of Gurez including Razdan Top, Dawar Gurez, and Tulail, have received fresh snowfall of around 8- 11 inches of fresh snow accumulation.
He said that currently snowfall is going on in the area and the road has been closed as a precautionary measure.
He also said that once snowfall stops, efforts will be made to clear the road as soon as possible.
